New Task Force Announced

New Task Force Announced

Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the formation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Task Force to address the high rates of violence against Indigenous people in the state of Michigan. Task Force: It will be a collaboration between tribes,...
Tribal Government Office Expands

Tribal Government Office Expands

Michigan’s Office of Tribal Government Services and Policy is expanding to further offer support and advocacy for Michigan’s federally recognized tribes. There are 12 federally recognized tribes in Michigan, each a sovereign government with its own governing...
Ten Communities Receive Grants

Ten Communities Receive Grants

The Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) Board selected ten communities as recipients of the fund’s 2024 grants. Grants totaling nearly $484,500 were awarded to support community projects, academic programming updates, mascot changeovers, and other initiatives that...
Newly Appointed Tribal Council Member Sworn In

Newly Appointed Tribal Council Member Sworn In

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) issued the oath of office to newly appointed Tribal Council Member Robyn Burlingham-Elkins. Key Points: The appointment fills the vacant Tribal Council Treasurer seat. She was sworn in to serve the remainder of the...
Ten Communities Receive Grants

Client News: Tribal Chairperson Receives Honor

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (an MLC client) Chairperson Jamie Stuck has joined a long list of renowned leaders in being welcomed by Harvard University as a visiting dignitary. He was invited to sign the guest book, which contains a number of signatures...